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SG59 XWL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,282 mi
Last recorded204,282 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 XWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 204,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 197,054 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 190,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 178,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 165,658 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 165,656 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition and leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and y piece at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top alloy bracket corroded and broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers likely to become detached top alloy bracket corroded and broken away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 161,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 154,503 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 144,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 137,293 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 130,812 miles

Front exhaust flexi leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 130,812 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust flexi leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 122,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 114,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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SG59 XWL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG59 XWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SG59 XWL registered?

SG59 XWL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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